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L66 SAR

2023 Kia Sportage

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,379 mi
Last recorded48,379 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 SAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 48,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 48,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 47,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 44,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav in windscreen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2025 39,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also squealing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 39,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also squealing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 24,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2022 18,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 12,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 10,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 7,612 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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L66 SAR is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L66 SAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 3 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L66 SAR registered?

L66 SAR is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 February 2023.

Is L66 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 SAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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